››BluesRock128^ Played in a 12/8 time signature this RealDrums has a bouncy feel with a rocking groove. There are 4 substyles which are combined to make 6 variations. The substyles describe the playing technique. i - SideStick, HiHat (HiHat playing triplets on each beat) ii - Snare, HiHat, (Snare plays on beats 2 and 4 with a sharp pop) iii - HiHat Loose, Snare (HiHat is played slightly open to give the sound a 'jangle') iv - Ride, Snare - (Ride playing triplets on each bet) Suggested tempo range 50 - 100 ››BLUESROCKEV^ Straight forward Rock groove with 6 variations. Each of the A and B substyles are comprised of the following substyles whose names describe the playing technique. i - Snare, HiHat (Nothing compilcated) ii - Snare, Open HiHat (The same groove as the first varitation but with a harder sound from the open HiHat) iii - Snare, Ride (Straight forward bass and snare combination with an eighth note pattern on the ride) iii - 4 Snare, Open HiHat (Snare plays on every beat and the kick only plays at the beginning of the bar. Also has a wide open HiHat) The tempo range for this style is 75-150 ››BLUESROCKFUNKY16THS^ Laid back and in the groove. This has a 16th note feel with a funky attitude. There are 6 variations with the are comprised of the following 4 substyles which make up the A and B substyles. i - HiHat and Snare ii - Busy Snare and HiHat (the snare in this variation plays a rolling pattern throughout) iii - Busy Snare and a Bouncy Kick (The snare plays a rolling pattern while the kick plays more doubles on beats 1 and 3.) iv - Busy Snare and Ride Suggested tempo range 70 - 115 ››BLUESROCKNROLL^ Pounding along like a train down the track, this is an uptempo blues rock drum set with 3 A and B Substyles comprised of these 3 variations. i - Snare (playing a train pattern) ii - HiHat (included with the snare playing a train pattern) iii - Ride included with the snare playing a train pattern) Suggested tempo range 150 - 180 ››BLUESROCKSHUFFLE Straight ahead shuffle with an agressive edge. There are 3 variations which are made up of three substyles. i - Snare HiHat (Snare playing a shuffle pattern throughout with a light hihat) ii - Snare with Open HiHat (Similar to the first pattern but with a louder hihat) iii - Snare with Ride (Plays similar to the other styles but with a ride) ››BLUESROCKSLOWEV^ A slower tempo rock groove with some quiet variations and some more aggressive. There are 6 variations of A and B substyles which are comprised of the following Substyles. i - SideStick ii - Snare (the HiHat is played very quietly in this substyle) iii - Snare and HiHat (the HiHat is opened up so it is louder in this variation) iv - Snare and Ride (the most dominant style with a ringing ride cymbal) Suggested tempo is 55 - 100 ››BLUESSHUFFLE^ Laid back blues shuffle straight from Mississippi, with 4 substyles. Each of the 7 variations uses a different comination of 2 drum substyles for the A and B sections in your song. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. i - Brushes (No HiHat, suitable for the A section) ii - HiHatOpen (Livelier playing with open hihat) iii - HiHat (Closed HiHat) iv - Ride (The dominant instrument is the Ride Cymbal, suitable for B sections/middle chorus) ››BLUESSHUFFLEHARD^ Blues shuffle style, more modern than BluesShuffle^. Ideal for use with RealTracks Set 10 (All Blues - Shuffle) - instruments. Ideal tempo is around 120 bpm. Each of the 7 variations uses a different comination of 2 drum substyles for the A and B sections in your song. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i - HiHat ii - HiHat with double-snare iii - Ride iv - Ride with double-snare ››BodhranCelticJig^ Probably our most traditional sounding RealDrum set so far. The Bodhran is a traditional Celtic instrument. A hand drum held in one hand a struck with the other with either a piece of wood or a brush. This style has a Jig feel to it which will sound so good you will have to dance around the room. The 8 variations are: i - Wood ii - Brushes iii - Brushes,WoodSimple iv - Brushes,WoodBusy v - BrushesSimple vi - BrushesBusy vii - WoodSimple viii - WoodBusy ››BodhranCelticReel^ A traditional instrument playing a traditional style. The Reel accents the first and third beat while playing eighth notes in between. The 8 variations are: i - Wood ii - Brushes iii - Brushes,WoodSimple iv - Brushes,WoodBusy v - BrushesSimple vi - BrushesBusy vii - WoodSimple viii - WoodBusy ››BOSSABRUSHES#1 This style uses the Artist RealDrums setting. If set to 'favor artists', Band-in-a-Box will substitute the original BossaBrushes style with a more complex Terry Clarke Bossa style. In addition, the style cycles between three substyles within a song, switching to a more intense (busier) brushes pattern at the first A part marker, then to Sticks at a B part marker. ››BOSSABRUSHESFULL^ This style contains a full drum kit, playing with both brushes and sticks, along with a percussion ensemble. ››BOSSABRUSHESPERC^ This style contains a full drum kit, playing with both brushes and sticks, along with a percussion ensemble. There are also variations that have percussion only (e.g. 2-congas), or percussion for the "A" section with the full drum kit joining in at the "B section (e.g. 4-conga,brush) ››BOSSABRUSHESSWINGFULL^ Gently swung Bossa style. This style contains a full drum kit, playing with both brushes and sticks, along with a percussion ensemble. ››BOSSABRUSHESSWINGPERC^ Gently swung bossa style. The 'Cga,stick', and Cga,Brsh' variations of this style use percussion-only for the "A" section, with a full drum-kit joining in the "B" section. ››BOSSABRUSHESSWING Features a Bossa groove, which is normally even 8th-notes, but with swung 8th notes. It features brushes at the 'A' section, and switches to sticks on the ride for the 'B' section. ››BOSSABRUSHES Basic Bossa style played with brushes. ››BossaLewis^ Dynamic Bossa style with a wide tempo range. Combinations of Brushes, SideStick, HiHat and Ride. There are 6 variations, with each variation being an A-B combination taken from these 4 grooves: i - Brushes HiHat ii - Brushes Swirl, HiHat iii - SideStick HiHat iv - SideStick Ride ››BOSSAROCKFULL^ Cool Bossa playing with an edge! This style has a drumkit playing along with a full percussion ensemble. There are several substyles in BossaRockFull^ and BossaRockPerc^ (which use the same audio source): i - Brushes ii - HiHat iii - HiHatLoud iii - Ride iv - Congas only v - Congas only (busier) vi - Percussion vii - Percussion (busier) ››BOSSAROCKPERC^ Cool Bossa playing with an edge! This style has a drumkit playing along with a full percussion ensemble. In addition, there are variations that play percussion-only in the A section of your song, adding a full drum kit in the B section. There are several substyles in BossaRockFull^ and BossaRockPerc^ (which use the same audio source): i - Brushes ii - HiHat iii - HiHatLoud iii - Ride iv - Congas only v - Congas only (busier) vi - Percussion vii - Percussion (busier) ››BOSSAROCK^ Bossa style with no percussion. There are 4 drum substyles. Note: The name of each substyle indicates the dominant / distinguishing instrument or playing technique used. i - Brushes ii - HiHat iii - HiHatLoud iv - Ride ››BOSSATERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated Bossa style with world-class drummer Terry Clarke sitting behind the kit. Includes 5 substyles. The 'Cycling' variation will play 4 substyles in your song (all except 'Shaker'), starting with the least intense substyle, and switching at A and B part markers. The second B part marker is the most intense, playing sticks and ride. i - Brushes ii - Brushes - more intense pattern iii - Blastix iv - Sticks (sticks and ride) v - Shaker ››BOSSATHENSWING^ Straight-eighths Bossa for the A section (either brushes or sticks) switching to a cool Swing for the B section. The fills intelligently transition between the two feels. ››CELTICJIG^ Unique Celtic Jig style with 4 substyles. i - Brushes ii - Snare iii - HiHat iv - Sticks ››CHACHAFULL^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››CHACHAPERC^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››CHACHA^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››COUNTRY2BEAT16^ Basic 2-beat Country rhythm, with 3 substyles. Note: each variation uses a combination of the available substyles. i - Sidestick (Useful for the A section) ii - Snare (sidestick is replaced with snare drum) iii - Ride (Ride cymbal in addition to snare. Useful for middle choruses.) ››COUNTRYEVEN16 Great to use for modern "radio country", and also very useful for Rock/Pop tunes. 2 substyles: i - Brushes are used for the A section. ii - Sticks (replace the brushes, and ride cymbal added for the B section. ››COUNTRYEVEN8REDUCED CountryEven8Reduced uses the same audio source as CountryEven8, but the pulse is treated as 16th notes rather than 8th notes, so it can be used with a wider variety of Band-in-a-Box styles. 2 drum substyles: i - Brushes are used for the A section. ii - Brushes are replaced with sticks, and ride cymbal added for the B section. ››COUNTRYEVEN8 At slower tempos (45-120) the drummer plays a country-rock groove, while at faster tempos, it becomes more of a 'train-beat' groove. Great to use for modern "radio country", and also very useful for Rock/Pop tunes. 2 drum substyles: i - Brushes are used for the A section. ii - Brushes are replaced with sticks, and ride cymbal added for the B section. ››COUNTRYSHUFFLE128^ 12/8 feel, Country shuffle, also useful for Pop tunes. 3 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Ride (ride cymbal and snare, useful for middle chorus) ››COUNTRYSHUFFLE68^ 6/8 feel. This is a variation of CountryShuffle128 that uses the same audio source, but has been modified to work with 6/8 Band-in-a-Box styles. 3substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Ride (Ride cymbal and snare, useful for middle chorus.) ››COUNTRYSHUFFLE Country Shuffle is also useful for Pop/Rock tunes with a swing feel. Sticks and hihat are used for the A section, switching to ride cymbal for the B section. ››COUNTRYSWING Features a classic hi-hat pattern at the 'A' section with a side-stick, followed with more aggressive playing on the snare at 'B'. Can be used for a great old Texas Swing tune. ››COUNTRYTRAIN8 A fast Train groove on the snare drum, using brushes for the 'A' section and sticks for the 'B' section. Designed so that it will work with 8th-note based Band-in-a-Box styles, but uses the same audio source as CountryTrain. ››COUNTRYTRAIN A fast Train groove on the snare drum, using brushes for the 'A' section and sticks for the 'B' section. Designed so that it will work with 16th-note based Band-in-a-Box styles, but uses the same audio source as CountryTrain8. ››COUNTRYTRAINBRUSHES A soft, fast Train groove on the snare drum, using brushes for both 'A' and 'B' sections. ››COUNTRYWALTZ^ This basic Country Waltz style has 3 drum substyles. Note: The name of each substyle indicates the dominant or distinguishing drum instrument used. i - Brushes (useful for the A section/first chorus) ii - HiHat (uses sticks and adds hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride cymbal, useful for middle choruses) ››DISCO^ Classic disco beats. Get on the floor, Band-in-a-Box is in the groove! 4 distinct substyles: i - HiHat (snare and hihat) ii - Snare (hihat, different snare pattern) iii -Kick (hihat, snare, different kick pattern) iv - 16ths (high energy 16th-note hihat pattern) ››DIXIELAND^ Traditional Dixieland drums for the classic New Orleans feel. There are 7 variations with an A and B substyle which are comprised of the following 7 substyles. i - Traditional New Orleans left-hand drag ii - Traditional New Orleans ride groove iii - Left-hand drag with brushes iv - Brushes and ride v - 40s swing with Ride & Cross-stick vi - 40s swing with Ride & Boisterous Backbeat vii - Contant 2 feel hihat pattern with kick accents (not available at 85bpm file) ››ETHNIC2BEAT^ Includes 3 substyles. Note: The name of the substyle indicates the dominant drum instrument or playing technique in that substyle. i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Ride ››ETHNICSWING^ New world swing style that captures the feeling of the town dance. Includes 3 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Ride ››ETHNICWALTZ^ A relaxed waltz with 3 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Ride ››EuroDance^ This RealDrums is loaded with substyles. Created using different synthesizers, there are 4 main Substyles which are multi layered and then there are 10 more substyles which are the basic parts of the main substyles. You can combine the main substyles with the basic parts or combine the single tracks together in RealBand to make a layered Drums part. i - Clap, Bass (Clap on beats 2 and 4 with the bass drum on each beat) ii - Snare, Bass (Snare on beats 2 and 4 with a subdued bass on each beat) iii - Bass (Pounding Bass on each beat with a heavy snare on beats 2 and 4) iv - Bass Pump (Pumping Bass on each beat with a sharp snare on beats 2 and 4) a - Closed HiHat b - Kick Drums (Played on each beat with fills) c - Open HiHat d - VrbClap (Clap with effects added) e - Hyper Kick (One hit lasts the whole bar until a fill is played) f - Subdued Kick (On beats 1 and 3) g - Snare (Snare hits on beats 2 and 4) h - Funky Snare (Played with a kick in a funky pattern) i - Electric Snare (Played on beats 2 and 4 with fills) j - VrbSnare (Snare on beats 2 and 4 with effects added) Suggested Tempo 110 - 150 ››FunkyGroove60s^ Tight Funk groove played with an even feel at a medium tempo. Works well with other funk, pop, rock or country RealTracks. The groove was recorded at 100bpm, which works well over a tempo range of 80-140. There are 6 variations, with each variation being an A-B combination taken from these 4 grooves: i - 8ths HiHat w/ Snare ii - Toms iii - Snare & Tom iv - Quarter HiHat and FloorTom (HiHat plays quarter notes) Suggested Tempo 80-140 ››FunkyGroovin70s^ Funky Groove with a busy snare on some substyles played with a swing feel at a medium tempo. Well matched with other Funk RealTracks. There are 6 Substyles comprised of an A and B section. 4 variations make up these Substyle. i - 8ths HiHat and Snare ii - Quarter HiHat and Snare (HiHat plays quarter notes) iii - Funky Quarter HiHat and Snare (HiHat plays quarter notes) iv - FunkyRide and Snare Suggested Tempo 80-140 ››MotownFunkyTriplets^ Bouncy Funk played with a swinging triplet feel. These variations will play well with Funk RealTracks. There are 9 Substyles comprised of an A and B section. 5 variations make up these Substyle. i - Snare HiHat ii - Quarter HiHat TripletSnare (HiHat plays quarter notes) iii - Quarter Ride Snare (HiHat plays quarter notes) iv - ShuffleRide Snare v - Shuffle Snare ››FUSIONBROSTERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated fusion style with 4 substyles: Note: Some variations (e.g. 2-Brushes) cycle from less intense to more intense Brushes substyle at a part marker. i - Brushes ii - Brushes (more intense) iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››FUSIONBUSYTERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated fusion style with 4 substyles: The cycling variation builds intensity at each part marker. i - Brushes ii - Brushes (more intense) iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››FUSIONEV8TERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated fusion style with 4 substyles: The cycling variation builds intensity at each part marker. i - Brushes ii - Brushes (more intense) iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››FUSIONFUNKTERRYCLARKE^ The 'Cycling' variation will play each of the 4 substyles in a your song, starting with the least intense substyle, and switching at A and B part markers. The second B part marker is the most intense, playing sticks and ride: i - Brushes ii - Brushes - busier pattern iii - Blastix iv - Sticks (sticks and ride) ››GRUNGE^ Features hard, edgy 90's-style playing. There are 4 drum substyles of increasing intensity: i - Brushes ii - HiHat iii - HiHatOpen iv - Ride ››GYPSYJAZZSW Swinging Gypsy style that fits with the GypsyJazz RealTracks. With a wide range of tempos from slow to fast, this style has a basic brush beat in the A substyle and a busier brushed snare in the B substyle. This style will accompany other simpler Jazz styles as well. ››HIPHOP Swing 16th-note playing, primarily using the hi-hat throughout. The difference is subtle between the 'A' section and the 'B' section, with a slight increase in energy. ››JAZZ#1 This style uses the Artist RealDrums setting. If set to 'favor artists', Band-in-a-Box will substitute the original Jazz style with a more complex Terry Clarke Jazz style. In addition, the style cycles between substyles within a song, switching to a more intense Brushes pattern at the first A part marker, then to Sticks at a B part marker. ››JAZZ4STERRYCLARKE This is a 'trade 4s' style. In the B section of your song, world-class drummer Terry Clarke will alternate between playing a drum solo for 4 bars, and regular playing for the next 4 bars. The style will work best if you have a part marker every 8 bars. For demos, load in the RD demo song from the RealDrums dialog, or load one of the following trade 4 styles from the StylePicker: -JAZ4SF.STY -JAZ4SM.STY -JAZB4SF.STY -JAZB4SM.STY -WALZ4SF.STY -WALZ4SM.STY -WLZB4SF.STY -WLZB4SM.STY Each of these Band-in-a-Box styles are set to use one of the Trade 4's RealDrums: Jazz4s JazzWaltz4s JazzBrushes4s JazzBrushesWaltz4s ››JAZZ54EVEN8^ 5/4 style with 3 substyles. For demos, press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums settings dialog, or load in one of the -J54E8* styles from the StylePicker. i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - Ride ››JAZZ54SWING^ 5/4 style with 3 substyles. For demos, press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums settings dialog, or load in one of the -J54WZ* styles from the StylePicker. i - Brushes ii - Ride iii - RideTom ››JAZZBRUSHES#1 This style uses the Artist RealDrums setting. If set to 'favor artists', Band-in-a-Box will substitute the original JazzBrushes style with a more sophisticated Terry Clarke Jazz style using only brushes. ››JAZZBRUSHES2FEELATB#1 This style uses the Artist RealDrums setting. If set to 'favor artists', Band-in-a-Box will substitute the original JazzBrushes2FeelAtB style with a more sophisticated Terry Clarke Jazz style. This features ballad brushes playing for the 'A' Section, and then continues with brushes for the 'B' section, but switches to a double-time feel. This is a common practice among jazz drummers when playing at very slow tempos. ››JAZZBRUSHES2FEELATB This features ballad brushes playing for the 'A' Section, and then continues with brushes for the 'B' section, but switches to a double-time feel. This is a common practice among jazz drummers when playing at very slow tempos. ››JAZZBRUSHES4STERRYCLARKE This is a 'trade 4s' style. In the B section of your song, world-class drummer Terry Clarke will alternate between playing a drum solo for 4 bars, and regular playing for the next 4 bars. The style will work best if you have a part marker every 8 bars. For demos, load in the RD demo song from the RealDrums dialog, or load one of the following trade 4 styles from the StylePicker: -JAZ4SF.STY -JAZ4SM.STY -JAZB4SF.STY -JAZB4SM.STY -WALZ4SF.STY -WALZ4SM.STY -WLZB4SF.STY -WLZB4SM.STY Each of these Band-in-a-Box styles are set to use one of the Trade 4's RealDrums: Jazz4s JazzWaltz4s JazzBrushes4s JazzBrushesWaltz4s ››JAZZBRUSHESSTICKS#1 This style uses the Artist RealDrums setting. If set to 'favor artists', Band-in-a-Box will substitute the original JazzBrushesSticks style with a more sophisticated Terry Clarke Jazz style. In addition, the style cycles between substyles within a song, switching to a more intense Brushes pattern at the first A part marker, then to Sticks at a B part marker. ››JAZZBRUSHESSTICKS Basic Jazz style that features brushes playing at the 'A' section, and then switches to sticks on the ride for the 'B' section. ››JAZZBRUSHESWALTZ4STERRYCLARKE This is a 'trade 4s' style. In the B section of your song, world-class drummer Terry Clarke will alternate between playing a drum solo for 4 bars, and regular playing for the next 4 bars. The style will work best if you have a part marker every 8 bars. For demos, load in the RD demo song from the RealDrums dialog, or load one of the following trade 4 styles from the StylePicker: -JAZ4SF.STY -JAZ4SM.STY -JAZB4SF.STY -JAZB4SM.STY -WALZ4SF.STY -WALZ4SM.STY -WLZB4SF.STY -WLZB4SM.STY Each of these Band-in-a-Box styles are set to use one of the Trade 4's RealDrums: Jazz4s JazzWaltz4s JazzBrushes4s JazzBrushesWaltz4s ››JAZZBRUSHESWALTZ Basic Jazz Waltz that features brushes playing on the 'A' Section, followed by sticks on the ride cymbal at the 'B' Section. ››JAZZBRUSHES Basic Jazz swing 8 style with brushes. ››JAZZEVEN16 Modern 16th-note playing, with hi-hat playing at the 'A' section, alternating with the ride at the 'B' section. At the very highest tempos (280bpm andhigher) the drummer plays on the ride throughout the entire song. The group also works equally well on rock and pop tunes! ››JAZZEVEN8 Modern 8th-note playing, with hi-hat playing at the 'A' section, alternating with the ride at the 'B' section. At the very highest tempos (280bpm and higher) the drummer plays on the ride throughout the entire song. ››JAZZFUNKFIERY^ Classic 70's funk band type grooove, kick plays a syncopated rhythm. There are 4 substyles with different hi-hat, ride, snare & sidestick combinations that create 6 variations with both an A and B Substyle. i - Snare and HiHat ii - SideStick and HiHat iii - Snare and Ride iv - SideStick and Ride ››JAZZFUNKMOVIN^ Disco type groove, with kick playing quarter notes. 6 Substyles which are comprised of 4 variations with different hi-hat, ride, snare & sidestick combinations. i - HiHat Snare ii - HiHat Side Stick iii - Ride Snare iv - Ride SideStick ››JAZZFUNKSYNC^ Syncopated kick groove. There are 6 Substyles which are comprised of 4 variations with different hi-hat, ride, snare & sidestick combinations. i - HiHat Snare ii - HiHat SideStick iii - Ride Snare iv - Ride Side Stick ››JAZZFUNKURBAN^ Hip-Hop type groove, regular snare was replaced with piccolo snare for the first two variations. The SideStick was only used in the last variation. There are 6 Substyles comprised of an A and B section. 4 variations make up these Substyle. i - Picolo Snare and HiHat ii - Picolo Snare and Ride iii - Regular Snare and HiHat iv - SideStick and HiHat ››JAZZMOD128TERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated Modern Jazz style in a 12/8 feel. Best used around 100 BPM. Includes 6 substyles. Some variations (e.g. 1-Brushes) switch from less intense to More intense substyles at the first part marker. i - Brushes ii - Brushes, more intense iii - Blastix iv - Sticks (and ride) v - Sticks (and ride - more intense) vi - Mallets ››JAZZMODERNTERRYCLARKE^ Modern Jazz style with world-class drummer Terry Clarke. Lots of complex playing and variation. Includes 4 substyles. The 'Cycling' variation will play all 4 substyles in your song, starting with the least intense substyle, and switching at A and B part markers. The second B part marker is the most intense, playing sticks and ride. i - Brushes ii - Brushes - more intense iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››JAZZMODEV16TERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated Modern Jazz style with an even 16th feel. Includes 4 substyles. The Cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song with increasing intensity. i - Brushes ii - Brushes - more intense iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››JazzRideLewis^ Playing a jazz swing pattern that includes variations only found at faster tempo. The A substyles are subdued and the B substyles are more agressive. here are 4 variations of A and B substyles which are comprised of the following Substyles. i - Brushes with Snare Swirl ii - Brushes with a Busy Snare and Swirl iii - Ride and Hihat w/ ocassional snare iv - Busy Ride with Busy Snare v - HiHat and Snare vi - SideStick, Tom and Ride ››JAZZMODJDTERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated Modern Jazz style. Best used at a tempo near 120 BPM. Includes 4 substyles. The Cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song with increasing intensity. i - Brushes ii - Brushes - more intense iii - Blastix iv - Sticks ››JazzSwingLewis^ Classic jazz swing drums with a wide tempo range. Playing a laid back groove in the A section and then increasing in intensity in the B section. Playing a combination of brushes and sticks on the snare, HiHat and Ride. There are 4 variations of A and B substyles which are comprised of the following Substyles. i - Brushes with Snare Swirl ii - Brushes with a Busy Snare and Swirl iii - Ride and Hihat w/ ocassional snare iv - Busy Ride with Busy Snare ››JAZZSHUFFLE^ Swingin' shufflin' groove which uses brushes sections, sidestick, a classic Hi-Hat pattern and a hard-swinging ride section. There are 4 substyles: i - Brushes ii - SideStick iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››JAZZTERRYCLARKE^ Sophisticated Jazz swing 8th-note style with world-class drummer Terry Clarke sitting behind the kit. There are several substyles, some are tempo dependent. The slower tempos include a "2-feel at B" variation of the Brushes and Sticks substyles, while some of the faster tempos have cross stick substyles. Substyles available (all tempos): i - Brushes ii - Brushes - double-time feel at B (slower tempos only). iii - Brushes - same feel but more intense (faster tempos only) iv - Sticks v - Sticks - double-time feel at B (slower tempos only). vi - Sticks - same feel but more intense (faster tempos only). vii - Ride viii - RideLd - more intense pattern ix - CrStk - Cross stick x - CrStTm - Cross stick / Tom ››JazzTomLewis^ Playing a jazz swing pattern that includes variations which incorporate the Tom. The A substyles are subdued and the B substyles are more agressive. here are 4 variations of A and B substyles which are comprised of the following Substyles. i - Brushes with Snare Swirl ii - Brushes with a Busy Snare and Swirl iii - Ride and Hihat w/ ocassional snare iv - Busy Ride with Busy Snare v - SideStick, Tom and Ride vi - 4X Snare with Ride ››JAZZWALTZ4STERRYCLARKE This is a 'trade 4s' style. In the B section of your song, world-class drummer Terry Clarke will alternate between playing a drum solo for 4 bars, and regular playing for the next 4 bars. The style will work best if you have a part marker every 8 bars. For demos, load in the RD demo song from the RealDrums dialog, or load one of the following trade 4 styles from the StylePicker: -JAZ4SF.STY -JAZ4SM.STY -JAZB4SF.STY -JAZB4SM.STY -WALZ4SF.STY -WALZ4SM.STY -WLZB4SF.STY -WLZB4SM.STY Each of these Band-in-a-Box styles are set to use one of the Trade 4's RealDrums: Jazz4s JazzWaltz4s JazzBrushes4s JazzBrushesWaltz4s ››JazzWaltzLewis^ A basic Jazz Waltz Swing drum pattern with a tempo range of 75 to 160 BPM. A substyle is quiet with the B substyle more aggresive. A laid back feel with a steady beat. There are 4 variations of A and B substyles which are comprised of the following Substyles. i - Brushes with Snare Swirl ii - Brushes with a Busy Snare and Swirl iii - Ride and Hihat w/ ocassional snare iv - Busy Ride with Busy Snare ››JAZZ Original Swing 8th-note Jazz RealDrums style ››LAPOPJAZZBUSYEV16 Pop-Rock style with a Jazz approach and flavor – the kind of approach used by some of the L.A.-based Pop-Jazz groups. 16th feel style with snare and hihat at A, adding Ride and some percussion (tambourine) at B. Ideal tempo is around 120 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Catalina (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZCOOLEV16 Laid back Pop-Rock style. A and B sections both use kick, snare, and hihat, but B plays a slightly more energetic pattern. Ideal temp is 92. It was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Sasser (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZDANCEEV8 A quick even 8ths style with some percussion (shaker) in A and B sections. Ideal tempo is 140 BPM. It was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Paloalto (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZDOWNTEMPOEV8 Pop-Rock style with a Jazz approach and flavor. Hihat on A, switching to Ride at B. Ideal tempo is 116. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Oakmont (from Styles Set 73). ››LAPOPJAZZEASYEV16 Moderate even 16th style with hihat at A and ride at B. Cowbell percussion played throughout. Ideal temp is 106. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Fernando (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZFASTEV8 Moderate even 8 style with snare and hihat throughout, but a different pattern in A and B substyles. Ideal tempo is 118. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Cornado (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZFUNKSW Pop-Rock swing style with a Jazz approach and flavor. Sidestick at A and snare at B. Ideal tempo is 120. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Sunstrip (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZHARDEV16 16th note feel style with closed hihat playing at the A substyle switching to ride cymbal at B. Some percussion (shaker) at B. Ideal tempo is 120. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Shiny (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZHARDSW Suitable for a range of Pop/Rock tunes in a swing feel. Ideal tempo is 128 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Vannuys (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZLAIDBACKEV16 Medium-slow, even 16 Jazz-Pop groove. Ideal tempo is 100 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Bigsur (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZLITEEV16 Straight ahead even 8th or 16th note feel. Percussion (shaker and cowbell) used throughout both substyles. Ideal tempo is 124. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Santamon (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZLITEEV8^ There are 3 drum substyles. Note: The name of the substyle indicates the distinguishing drum instrument or playing technique used in that substyle. i - Sticks (sidestick and hihat) ii - Ride (this section also adds percussion - triangle and jamblock). iii - HalfTime (Similar to ii but with a half-time feel) Ideal tempo is 118 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Skyblue (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZLITESW This style has hand claps at 2 & 4, as well as tambourine throughout. Ideal tempo is 118. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Diner (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZQUICKEV8 Pop-Rock style with a Jazz approach and flavor. Broken hihat at A, switching to ride at B. Ideal tempo is 120 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Montego (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZRELAXEDEV8 Pop-Rock style with a Latin feel. Percussion is the main focus in this style - Guiro, Cabassa (twist), and conga. Ride bell, and snare used throughout, with a different kick variation at B. Ideal tempo is 124 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Kneelin (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZSAMBAEV16 Percussion is the main focus in this Samba style. Shaker and conga used for for A and B substyles, with sleigh bells and jamblocks added at B. Ideal tempo is 108 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Marimba (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZSLOWEV16 Slow Pop-Rock style with a Jazz approach and flavor. Switches from hihat in the A substyle to ride at B, with a more complex pattern. Ideal tempo is 62. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Newport (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZSMOOTHSW Ideal tempo for this style is 124. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Sanfran (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZUPBEATSW^ There are three drum substyles. The cycling variation uses all substyles, switching to more intense substyles later in your song. Tambourine is used throughout. i - Snare ii - Hihat (similar to i but plays a slightly different pattern) iii - Ride (Ride cymbal distinguishes this substyle). Ideal tempo is 132 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Lajolla (from Styles Set 73) ››LAPOPJAZZUPTEMPOEV8 Uses hihat for the A substyle, switching to ride at B. Some percussion (Cabassa). Ideal tempo is 118 BPM. This style was designed for the Band-in-a-Box style Wheelin (from Styles Set 73) ››MAMBOFULL^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››MAMBOPERC^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››MAMBO^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››MODERNDANCEPOP^ A wide variety of dance beats which cover different intensities. Some are hard hitting, others are laid back. Some of these variations are better for breakdowns while others are better for a driving dance feel. There ar 16 variations which include an A and B substyle. The are 8 different substyles which make up these variations. i - Claps and Bass ii - Bass and HiHat iii - Claps and HiHat iv - Snare and Claps v - Snare and Bass vi - Bass and Cymbal vii - Snare and WoodBlock viii - HiHat ››NASHVILLE128^ 12/8 feel. Nice slow beat with a complex feel. Useful for Country/Pop/Rock. 4 drum substyles: i - SideStick (Uses hihat and sidestick) ii - Snare (hihat and snare) iii - Ride (ride and snare) iv - HiHat (hihat only - sparse playing with occasional kick drum) ››NASHVILLE2BEAT^ Classic 2-beat Country style, recorded in the heart of country music. 4 drum substyles: i - SideStick (sidestick and hihat pattern) ii - Snare (snare, hihat) iii - Ride (snare, ride cymbal) iv - Brushes ››NASHVILLE2BEATSW8^ Swing 8th version of the Nashville2Beat Swing 16 style. Classic 2-beat Country style, recorded in the heart of country music. ››NASHVILLE68^ 6/8 feel, useful for Country, Pop, Rock tunes. 4 drum substyles: i - Sidestick (sidestick and hihat) ii - Snare (snare drum and hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride) iv - HiHat (broken down, useful for intros) ››NASHVILLEEVEN16^ Great for a wide variety of tunes, including Pop, Rock, and Country. 4 drum substyles: i - Sidestick (suitable for A sections) ii - Snare (snare and closed hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride) iv - HiHatOpen (snare and open hihat, more livelier/heavier feel, suitable for B section) ››NASHVILLEEVEN8^ Great for a wide variety of tunes, including Pop, Rock, and Country. 4 drum substyles: i - Sidestick (suitable for A sections) ii - Snare (snare and closed hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride) iv - HiHatOpen (snare and open hihat, more livelier/heavier feel, suitable for B section) ››NASHVILLEOUTLAW^ Includes 5 drum substyles, two of which have a 'half time' feel. Note: The name of each substyle indicates the dominant drum instrument or technique used: i - Kick (kick drum, closed hihat) ii - KickSSt (similar to the first substyle, but added sidestick gives a half-time feel) iii - Snare (snare, hihat) iv - HalfSn (similar to iii, but with a half time feel) v - Ride (snare, ride, 2-beat feel, lively substyle, suitable to B section) ››NASHVILLEPOP16^ Great for many Country/Pop/Rock tunes. 4 substyles: Note: The name of each substyle indicates the dominant drum instrument or technique used: i - Sidestick ii - Snare iii - Ride iv - HiHat (good substyle for intro or first verse) ››NASHVILLESHUFFLE^ There are 5 substyles available in this style: i - HiHat (hihat, sidestick) ii - Snare (hihat, snare) iii - Ride (ride, snare) iv - Sidestick v - Brushes ››NASHVILLESKIP^ There are 4 substyles available: i - Sidestick (sidestick hihat) ii - HiHat (snare and hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride) iv - Snare (snare, slightly different pattern) ››NASHVILLESOUTHERN^ Useful for many Country,Pop, & Rock tunes. Laid back feel. Includes 4 drum substyles: i - Snare (snare and closed hihat) ii - HHat (snare and open hihat - more lively) iii - Ride (snare and ride - liveliest, good for B section) iv - Sticks (uses kick drum less, mainly sidestick, no snare, good for intro or A section). ››NASHVILLESWING16^ A solid Hip-Hop groove with a Nashville flavour. Includes 4 substyles: i - Sidestick ii - Snare (similar to i with snare replacing the sidestick) iii - Ride (snare, ride cymbal, suitable for middle chorus) iv - HiHat (hihat, sidestick, kick only on beat 1, suitable for intro) ››NASHVILLESWING8^ Suitable for Country & Pop tunes. Includes 4 substyles: i - Sidestick ii - Snare (snare and closed hihat) iii - Ride (snare and ride) iv - HiHat (snare and open hihat) ››NASHVILLEWALTZSW^ Waltz Swing style. Suitable for Country and Pop tunes. Includes 4 substyles: i - SideStick ii - Snare iii - Ride iv - HiHat ››POP128^ Classic Pop 12/8 feel style, with 4 distinct drum substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Snare iv - Ride ››POP98^ Classic Pop 9/8 feel style, with 4 distinct drum substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - Snare iv - Ride ››PopCalypso^ Combining the traditional Calypso style and a modern Pop feel. For the variations that use the "WashyRide" substyles, this substyle only is played when the 140 tempo file is used. For the slower tempos it plays the regular Ride substyle. Use this style in a Rockabilly song or a Country tune. The brushes are light and the snare is solid and the variations between the styles will get the creative juices flowing. There are 6 substyles: i - Snare Closed Hat ii - Snare Open Hat iii - Snare Ride iv - Brushes v - Brushes Busy Snare vi - Snare Washy Ride (140 only) ››POPBOUNCY^ Light and fun Pop drums. 4 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››POPMODERNGROOVESYNC16^ A laid back feel makes these RealDrums perfect for any ballad or slower tempo tune. These Drums also have the ability to play in double time. There are 6 variations which are made of the following substyles. i - HiHat with no Backbeat ii - HiHat with the Snare on 4 iii - Snare on the 2 and 4 with the HiHat iv - Snare on the 2 and 4 with the Ride ››PopRockWaltzBrushesEv A simple Waltz style that can be used in either a Pop or a Rock song at a medium tempo. There is only one substyle to this set, Brushes. Simple and to the point. ››PopRockWaltzEv,SideStickHat,Ride Another great Waltz style for your Pop or Rock song. There are two substyles, the A substyle plays a SideStick while the B substyle plays the Ride. The B substyle picks up the intensity and helps the chorus section to rock out. ››PopRockWaltzEv,SnareHat,Ride This Waltz style is perfect for any 3/4 time signature song. The A substyle plays on the Hi-Hat and the B substyle plays on the Ride. Keep this style in mind next time you need some Waltz drums. ››PopRockWaltzModernEv,Hat2,Ride2 This Waltz has a variation on the Hi-Hat and Ride Cymbal. Both of these substyles are busier than the other Hi-Hat and Ride RealDrums style. ››PopRockWaltzModernEv,Hat,Ride A basic Waltz style that will play great in a Rock or Pop song. The A substyle plays a Hi-Hat and Snare and the B Substyle plays a Ride and Snare. ››POPSHUFFLE^ Pop swing style with 4 substyles: Note: The name of the substyle indicates the dominant / distinguishing instrument or playing technique used. i - Brushes ii - Blastix iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››POPWALTZEVEN8^ 3/4 Pop style with 4 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Snare iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››POPWALTZ Features brushes playing for the 'A' Section, switching to sticks for the 'B' Section. Works well with pop, rock and country styles. ››PraiseWorshipShine^ This versatile RealDrums set is ready to keep the beat with your latest up beat Pop tune. Meant to be played with the other Praise and Worship styles, these RealDrums will play with any Pop tune you want to make brighter. There are 18 substyles included: i - Snare Closed Hat,Snare 16th Note Kick ii - No Backbeat Closed Hat,Snare Closed Hat iii - No Backbeat Closed Hat,Snare Closed Hat iv - No Backbeat Closed Hat, push kick,Snare Closed Hat vi - No Backbeat Closed Hat, push kick,Snare Half Open Hat vii - SideStick Quarter Notes,Snare Closed Hat viii - SideStick Quarter Notes,Snare Half Open Hat iix - SideStick Quarter Notes,Snare 16th Note Kick ix - SideStick Quarter Notes,Snare Ride Cymbal x - SideStick Quarter Notes,Snare Quarter Note Kick xi - Snare Closed Hat,Snare Half Open Hat xii - Snare Closed Hat,Snare 16th Note Kick xiii - Snare Closed Hat,Snare Quarter Note Kick xiv - Snare Half Open Hat,Snare 16th Note Kick xv - Snare Half Open Hat,Snare Ride Cymbal xvi - Snare Half Open Hat,Snare Quarter Note Kick xvii - Snare 16th Note Kick,Snare Ride Cymbal xviii - Snare 16th Note Kick,Snare Quarter Note Kick ››PraiseWorshipUptempo16^ An up tempo style that fits in with more than just the Praise and Worship RealTracks. This style has lots of variations which will allow you to add your preferred substyles to your song. There are 6 Substyles included: i - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 4,Ride Cymbal Snare on 2X4 ii - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes,Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 4 iii - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes,Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 2X4 iv - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes,Ride Cymbal Snare on 2X4 v - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 4,Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 2X4 vi - Hat and Kick Quarter Notes Snare on 2X4,Ride Cymbal Snare on 2X4 ››REGGAE Features swing 16th-note playing at slower tempos (60-100) and swing 8th-note playing at faster tempos (120-200). The change from 'A' section playing to 'B' section playing is subtle, but the playing does become more energetic. ››ReggaeClassic^ This is an amazing sounding RealDrums set. You'll think you're on the beaches of Jamaica when you hear the Reggae Classic set accompanied with the other Reggae RealTracks. The bass drum plays on the 2 and the SideStick Snare on the 4 for the first substyle. The second and third substyles play the bass drum and the SideStick Snare together on the 2 and 4 with the third substyle slightly busier. The 3 substyle variations all have a relaxed A section and a more energetic B section. The 3 Substyle variations are: i - Hi-Hat and Side Stick,Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 ii - Hi-Hat and Side Stick,Hi - Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 iii - Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4,Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 ››ReggaeTambo^ This has a similar pairing and variation as Reggae Classic, but this time there's a tambourine in the mix. The 3 Substyle variations are: i - Hi-Hat and Side Stick,Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 ii - Hi-Hat and Side Stick,Hi - Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 iii - Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4,Hi-Hat Side Stick 2 and 4 ››ROCKEVEN16 Basic even16 Rock style. The change from 'A' section playing to 'B' section playing is subtle, but the playing does become more energetic. ››ROCKEVEN8 Basic even8 Rock style. The change from 'A' section playing to 'B' section playing is subtle, but the playing does become more energetic. ››ROCKHARDEVEN8^ Hard-hitting rock drums in straight even 8 time. 4 drum substyles: i - Brushes ii - Sidestick (sticks replace brushes, also closed hihat) iii - HiHat (hihat and snare) iv - Ride (snare and ride cymbal, this substyle has the most energy). ››ROCKLITEEVEN8^ Simple, straight ahead, airy Pop style with 4 drum substyles: i - Sidestick ii - Blastix iii - Snare iv - Ride ››ROCKSHUFFLE^ Laid back Rock/Blues style. The 4 substyles range from soft expressive brushes, to a loud rolling ride. ››ROCKSOFTEVEN8^ Relaxed drum style great for easy listening tunes. 4 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Brush&Kick iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››ROCKSWING16^ A nice complex swing beat with 4 substyles: i - Brushes ii - Blastix iii - Sticks iv - Ride ››RUMBAFULL^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››RUMBAPERC^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››RUMBA^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SALSAAFROCUBAN68FOLK Folkloric version of the Afro Cuban 6/8 (12/8 in Band-in-a-Box). This is a very exciting meter to listen to as one can imagine the pulse in 12/8 - with a pulse of 4 triplet beats - or - in 6/8 with a pulse of 3 with 3 groups of 2 eighth notes. 2 substyles: i - For verses w/ lead low drum/stick improv & bongo fills. ii - For verse or solos w/ lead low drum and chekere fills, bell variations, bongo solo fills. ››SALSAAFROCUBAN68MODERN Afro Cuban 6/8 - Guiro Ideal tempo is 114 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses w/ timbales and bongo fills. ii - For verses or solos w/ added chekere and bell variation, timbal, bongo and conga fills. ››SALSAAFRO^ Traditional Cuban Afro Ideal tempo = 110 BPM The Cuban Afro goes back to the 1940s and 50s, and often incorporated Afro-Cuban folkloric melodies or traditional lullabies. 4 substyles: i - For verses w/ timbal fills. ii - For bridge w/ reverse pattern on congas; fills on timbales. iii - For verses w/ bongo variation and timbal fills. iv - With ride for solos and variation on conga and bongo melodies; bongo fills. ››SALSABACHATA Traditional Dominican Ideal tempo = 105 The Dominican Bachata borrows from the Cuban Bolero and Son, combining a simplified version of the bongo martillo and Son clave in 3-2. 2 substyles: i - With standard conga pattern and straight bongo martillo plus bongo fills. ii - For verses, bridge or solos with only bongos, maracas and claves in 3-2; bongo fills. ››SALSABOLERO An even 8th modern Cuban Bolero style with a Salsa approach. Ideal tempo = 105 BPM 2 substyles: i - With standard conga pattern and bongo fills; timbal cymbal swells. ii - For verses, bridge or solos; bongo fills. ››SALSABOMBAFAST^ Puerto Rican style (folkloric) ~ the lively bomba rhythm emphasizes the 5-note pattern called the cuá, here played on the jam block in the timbales. Ideal tempo = 230 BPM 3 substyles: i - With 2-conga pattern, cuá pattern on shell of conga and guícharo (scraper). ii - With maracas, cuá part on bell with variations. iii - For solos with lead conga part and guícharo scraper plus bell variation. ››SALSABOMBAMEDIUM^ Puerto Rican style (modern) ~ in a "salsa band" setting, the timbales player handles the cuá on either jam block or cowbells, and usually the conga player plays 2 congas while the bongo player plays the guícharo, maracas or cowbell. Ideal tempo = 110 BPM 3 substyles: i - With standard 2-conga pattern and variations, timbal fills. ii - With separate conga parts, cua pattern on timbal bell, conga and timbal fills, maracas play thru breaks. iii - For solos (leads in with 1-bar break), timbal fills, solo conga part. ››SALSACHACHALATINJAZZ Even 8 Salsa Cha Cha with a Jazz flavor. Ideal tempo = 135 2 substyles: i - For verses and soloing, several 8th-note fills, 2-conga patterns, timbs play quarter-note pattern and variations on cha bell. ii - For verses or bridge, conga and timbal fills. ››SALSACHACHA^ The Cuban cha-cha-chá is simple and tasty, and demonstrates the traditional charanga approach to the rhythm with the smaller cha bell playing a quarter-note pulse pattern. Ideal tempo = 120 3 substyles: i - For verses with 2-congas and guiro, timbal fills, 8th-note fills, 1-conga variation patterns ii - For bridge and 8th-note fills iii - For solos w/ conga and timbal fills. ››SALSACONGAFOLK This more traditional style combines the traditional percussion patterns played on the conga drums and several bell patterns and shakers, and is typical of music for Carnaval in Cuba. The most identifiable feature of the Conga is the driving bombo (hand-held bass drum)which marks the beat with its emphasis on the "and" of beat 2 of the 3-side of clave. This is where the dancers kick their feet in the conga line! Ideal tempo = 125 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses or solos, layered entrances of bombo, lead quinto drum solos throughout, timbal fills; bell variations on high bells. ii - For solos or bridge, bombo variations, metal “maruga” shaker and quinto solo throughout. ››SALSACONGAMODERN Cuban style (modern) ~ in a band setting, the timbales takes on the bombo's role, accenting the 2+ on the low drum combined with a variety of bell parts in tandem with the bongo bell and a combined 2-drum conga part. Ideal tempo = 125 2 substyles: i - For verses, timbal fills and low drum bombo part, 2-conga basic part throughout, cowbell variations ii - For solos or bridge, quinto solo throughout. ››SALSACUMBIAFOLK This African-Indian dance from Colombia's Atlantic coast has become one of the most popular styles throughout South and Central America. Traditional Cumbias feature the majority of the fills on the tambora (large, double-sided bass drum) and emphasize a constant, syncopated open tone on the conga-like drum (Cuban conga drums are mainly used to play this music today). Ideal tempo = 190 2 substyles: i - For verses, bombo fills throughout. ii - For verses, bridge or solos, conga fills and bombo variations throughout. ››SALSACUMBIAMODERN^ Colombian style (modern) ~ modern cumbias strip down to the bare minimum, keeping the syncopated high drum pattern but replace the tambora with the timbales playing the fills; the jam block features a repeated, three-note pattern playing a quarter note followed by 2 eighth-notes which can also be played by the cymbal. Ideal tempo = 190 4 substyles: i - For verses, timbal fills, steady pattern on jam block and guiro. ii - For bridge or solos with steady quarter-8th-8th pattern on timbal shell, timbal fills, 2-conga variations. iii - For solos with ride cymbal on up-beat plus standard jamblock/guiro pattern, timbal fills. iv. For verses or soloing with cha bell pattern throughout, low conga fills. ››SALSAFULL^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SALSAGUAGUANCOFOLK Traditional Guaguancós start with the clave and palitos, followed by a layering in of the individual tumbadora parts (tumba, segundo and quinto). All of the fills occur with the quinto. Ideal tempo = 102 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, quinto drum solos throughout. ii - For bridge or solos, quinto solos throughout, higher pitched woodblock. ››SALSAGUAGUANCOMODERN Modern Cuban style When the Guaguancó style of Rumba is played in a Salsa band, the timbales plays either the Clave pattern or the Palitos pattern. Ideal tempo = 102. 2 substyles: i - For verses, timbal plays clave on jamblock and cascara on shell, bongo solos throughout, timbal fills. ii - For verses, bridge or solos, clave added, timbales cascara variation, ride cymbal enters for soloing playing a clave-like pattern. ››SALSAGUAJIRA^ Cuban style (modern) ~ the graceful guajira style emphasizes the bongos and maracas in a more "flowery" style; as with most salsa styles, the bongos are replaced by the hand bell during the primary improvisational section called the montuno. Ideal tempo = 120 BPM 3 substyles: i - For verses, 8th-note build-up, bongo fills, alternate 1 and 2-conga patterns. ii - For verses, bridge, timbal fills, bongo ad libs throughout. iii - For solos, bongo bell and timbales bells with timbal fills ››SALSAGUARACHA23^ The Guaracha is the primary style played in Salsa music! Derived from the Son, it accentuates the 4th beat of every measure. The percussion alternates fills between the congas, timbales and bongos, and the bongos are replaced by the hand bell at B. Ideal tempo = 200 BPM 4 substyles: i - For intro and verses, bongo ad lib throughout, timbales plays cascara, timbal fills. ii - For transition into verses or bridge. iii - For solos begins with “4-and” break into timb and bongo bells, plus adds guiro; conga ad libs. iv - For solos, features cowbell variation, then timbs play ride cymbal with more cowbell variations ››SALSAGUARACHA32^ A modern Cuban style, the Guaracha is the primary style played in salsa music! Derived from the Son, it accentuates the 4th beat of every measure. This version of the Guaracha uses the 3-2 Clave pattern. Bar 1 of each 2-bar pattern has 3 Clave beats and bar 2 has 2 Clave beats. Ideal tempo = 180 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses, begins with conga intro pattern then full perc section, bongo fills throughout; maracas. ii - For bridge or transition section, timbs play clave on jamblock plus cascara, bongo fills throughout. iii - For solos with timb and bongo bells, guiro instead of maracas. iv - For solos with timbal playing ride cymbal, bongo bell variations, timbal emphasizes low drum, timbal fills. ››SALSAMAMBO^ This classic even 8ths Cuban style is reminiscent of the early Pérez Prado mambos of the 1950s, with fiery tempo and frantic percussion fills. Ideal tempo = 236 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses, timbales fills, 8th note fills, bongo straight martillo plus fills, 2-conga variations. ii. For bridge or verses, bongo ad libs. iii - For solos, features timbal bell variation and bongo ad libs. iv - For solos, features timbales cha bell plus bongo bell playing cascara pattern. ››SALSAMERENGUEMODFAST Fast Salsa Merengue - Dominican style (modern) Ideal tempo = 138 BPM 3 substyles: i - For verses, güira variations, tambora ad lib fills, several ending breaks, syncopated tambora variation. ii - For bridge or transition section, 2-conga modern pattern, tambora fills, tambora and güira variations. iii - For solos, syncopated variation between tambora and congas, straight quarter-note güira variation. ››SALSAMERENGUEMODSLOW Merengue Slow - Modern Even 16 Salsa Ideal tempo = 112 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, simple 2-conga part and güira variations. ii - For bridge or solos, güira and conga variations. ››SALSAMERENGUETIPICO The traditional Dominican merengue is fast and syncopated. Ideal tempo = 130 BPM 3 substyles - note, the first and third substyles are quite similar. The first one plays at the start of the song. i - For verses, simple 2-conga part and güira variations. ii - For bridge or solos, güira and conga variations. iii - Similar to i ››SALSAMOZAMBIQUECUBAN This even 16th Cuban style has a distinctive rhythmical 16th-note push into the 3rd beat of every bar. The post-revolutionary Cuban Mozambique style borrows much from the Cuban conga rhythm for Carnaval (Carnival), adding more elaborate bombo (bass drum) patterns and contrasting bell patterns along with plenty of shakers. Ideal tempo = 118 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, layered entrances of bombo drums, bombo variations throughout, conga fills, chekere variations from half-note to quarter-note patterns. ii - For verses, bridge and solos, leads in with bombo fill, chekere fills, conga fills, bombo fills throughout. ››SALSAMOZAMBIQUENY The New York version of Mozambique simplifies the bombo parts and gives the timbales player the role of playing the Mambo or Cha bell while accenting the "and" of beat 2 of the 3-side of Clave on the low Timbal. Ideal tempo = 118 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, 2 bell patterns plus simple chekere, timbal fills, timbal plays bombo accent on 3-side of clave, cowbell variations. ii - For verses, bridge or solos, timbal fills, cowbell variations. ››SALSAPERC^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SALSAPLENAFAST This Plena adds contrasting bell patterns, including one that shows the influence of Trinidadian calypso in a constant 8th-note,-bell pattern alternating between low and high-pitched bells. Ideal tempo = 240 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, 2-conga pattern plus solo conga throughout, guicharo and syncopated bell pattern. ii - For verses, bridge and solos, calypso bell variation, lead conga drum throughout. ››SALSAPLENAMED The Plena rhythm is quite simple, although in the traditional setting would be played on Panderos or Panderetas (frame drums). Ideal tempo = 200 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verses, conga solo over 2-conga part, guícharo. ii - For verses, bridge or solos ››SALSASEISFAST^ This faster even 8ths Seis adds the congas playing a classic 2-drum pattern which is also common in modern Merengues (most of these being produced in Puerto Rico). Ideal tempo = 235 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses, 2-conga part plus bongo counter rhythm. ii - Similar iii - For verses, bridge or solos, add guícharo, bongo ad lib throughout. iv - For verses, 2-conga part and guícharo only, conga fills. ››SALSASEISSLOW The Puerto Rican Seis (even 8ths) incorporated the Cuban bongos with the Puerto Rican guícharo scraper. Ideal tempo = 190 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verse, bongos and guícharo only, bongo fills. ii - For verses, bridge or solos, bongo and guícharo variations. ››SALSASONGO^ Busier, faster and more syncopated than the more Salsa-oriented Guaracha, this Cuban Songo style features more variation on the congas and timbales. Developed by Cuba's Los Van Van, Songo emerged as a looser way of interpreting the Son with influences from American rock during the late 60s and early 70s. (Note: there is not only one way of playing songo; most of the patterns evolved along with the specific tunes written in the genre.) Ideal tempo = 210 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses or solos, intro followed by timbal fill, 2-conga ad libs and variations, guiro, timbal fills, cowbell fills. ii - For transitions or bridge, bell variations, conga variation, timbal fills. iii - For verses or solos, 2-conga patterns, bell variations, timbal fills. iv - For solos, leads in with variation, then timbal plays ride cymbal plus fills, 2-conga variations, bongo bell variations. ››SALSASONMED^ The Cuban Son is literally the "grandfather of Salsa." It is in the son where the syncopated bass pattern emerged in Cuban dance music, and all of the music is centered around the clave beat. Ideal tempo = 140 BPM 3 substyles: i - For verses, bongos, claves (2-3) and maracas. ii - For verses or bridge, low conga drum added, bongo fills throughout. iii - For solos, congas, cowbell, maracas and claves, fills on congas and bell. ››SALSASONMONTUNO23^ Even 8 Salsa Son-Montuno with 2-3 clave. The Cuban Son-Montuno "cut to the chase" in that the traditional Son style emphasized the verses, while the Son-Montuno emphasized the call-and-response portion of the song, known as the Montuno. Ideal tempo = 165 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses, bongo ad libs throughout, maracas, timbal fills ii - For verses or bridge, timbal fills, 2-conga variation, bongo fills throughout. iii - For solos, timbal plays cha-cha bell, bongo plays variation on martillo, timbal fills. iv - For solos with both cowbells, guiro, 2-conga part, timbal fills. ››SALSASONMONTUNO32^ Son Montuno with 3-2 Clave pattern Fast even 8th feel. The Cuban son-montuno of the early 1940s featured the addition of a single conga drum into the rhythm section of bongos/bell, maracas and claves. Once the bongo player picks up the bell during the refrain section (the montuno), the conga maintains a steady pulse and plays fills, keeping the rhythm exciting for the dancers. Ideal tempo = 170 3 substyles: i - For verse, low conga pattern, bongo fills throughout, maracas ii - For verse or bridge, bongo fills, conga fills. iii - For solos, cowbell, 2-conga part, conga and bell variations ››SALSASONSLOW Son Slow - Classic Cuban Salsa The Cuban son is literally the "grandfather of Salsa." It is in the Son where the syncopated bass pattern emerged in Cuban dance music, and all of the music is centered around the Clave beat. Ideal tempo = 125 BPM 2 substyles: i - For verse with conga, bongos, maracas and 2-3 clave, bongo fills throughout. ii - For verses or bridge, low conga drum emphasized, bongo martillo and fills plus cowbell, conga fills. ››SALSATIMBA^ Cuban timba is more in-your-face and busy, but still rooted (as are most Cuban rhythms) in the Son. In general, it is rare to hear more than 2 bars of the same pattern, as all of the primary instruments are almost continuously ad-libbing! Ideal tempo = 200 BPM 4 substyles: i - For verses, opens with reduced groove into break, timbales plays cascara, guiro, 2-conga part, timbals fills. ii - For verse or bridge, timbal and bongo bell variations. iii - For solos, cowbell variation, timbal and bongo bell variations, conga ad libs, timbal fills. iv - For solos, bell patterns, bell and conga variations, several fills and stops, conga and timbal fills. ››SALSA^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SAMBAFULL^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SAMBAPERC^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SAMBA^ This Latin style has a regular version (Drum-Kit only), a Full version (Drum Kit+Percussion), and a Percussion-only version ("Perc"). With the Perc version, variations like "Congas,Sticks" will play percussion-only at the A section and add a drum kit at the B section. The fills are specially designed to work between sections. There are several drum substyles available: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - RideClassic iv - RideContemporary (similar to substyle iii, except for a different pattern on the ride.) v - Congas-only vi - Congas-only (busier) vii - Percussion-only viii - Percussion-only (busier) ››SYNTHDRUMSDANCEROCK^ The DanceRock RealDrums are made from rendered classic dance samples. At a medium tempo, these RealDrums have an aggressive pump to them. With a bass kick on each beat it gives this style a driving feel. A combination of 4 substyles making 6 variations. i - Snare and Bass ii - Bass and Snare iii - Claps, iv - Muted Bass ››TANGO Exciting Latin tango style with 2 substyles. Rose for mouth not included. ››TECHNOAMBI^ Ambient techno style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOBEAT^ Up-tempo Techno/Electronica style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOBOHN^ Bohnhammer - Medium tempo Techno with basic Rock feel. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOCRAFTEK^ Med-slow Techno style with a peaceful subdued feel. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNODANCE^ Techno Dance style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOELECTRO^ Up-tempo Techno/Electronica style There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOGRIME^ Lively even 8 Techno style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOHARP^ Harp song - slow soft Even16 Techno style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOIDM^ 'Intelligent Dance Music' style. Actually, IDM is difficult to dance to, and is partly characterized by unusual rhythms. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOINDY^ Independent Techno style. Slow even 16th, distinctive 1-bar pattern throughout. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOJUNGLEBASS^ Jungle or Bass n' Drums style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOLCD^ High energy Techno style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOQUIK^ Fast, energetic Techno style with some unusual sounds. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNORADIO^ Steady hypnotizing beat, would be at home in many night clubs. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNORAVE^ Minimalist techno/electronica style with hypnotizing bass patterns. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOSAMB^ Techno style with a hint of Disco and Samba. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOSIL^ Gritty industrial sound. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOSLIMCUT^ Less bass-heavy than other Techno styles. Distinctive 1-bar pattern throughout. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOSLOW^ Sophisticated, slow, powerful 90's style. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TECHNOWILDNOUT^ Catchy techno/electronica style with hypnotizing patterns and unusual sounds. There are over 20 substyles available, each with a different drum beat. If you are using a MultiStyle (press the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog for examples) you can select the various substyles by right-clicking on the bar numbers. "CycleSubstyles" variation: Each time the song substyle switches between A and B at a part marker, it will switch to the next drum substyle with a different evolving drum beat. This is great for building up energy in your song, as each substyle will generally be more intense than the previous one. "CylePartmarkers" variation: This is similar, except that it switches at every part marker (even if the substyle remains the same). "Random" This will randomly switch to a different drum substyle at every part marker. ››TexMex2BeatEv This 2 beat style plays the kick drum on the 1 and 3 and the snare on the 2 and 4. So every beat is accented for you to keep marching along to. This style can also be used as a traditional march or a Polka tune. Don't let the name keep you from using this style in your next composition. The A Substyle plays on the Hi-Hat while the B substyle plays on the Ride. ››TexMexCountryEv8^ A relaxed groove, these RealDrums make you feel like doing the tango. With a wide tempo range you can put this RealDrums set into your next song and give it an entirely different feel. Don't be afraid to experiment with this RealDrums set. The 6 Substyles are: i - ShakeScrape,ShakeScrapeRide ii - ShakeScrape,ShakeScrape4Ride iii - ShakeScrape,ShakeHatBellRide iv - ShakeScrape,ShakeHatBell4Ride v - ShakeHatBell,ShakeHatBellRide vi - ShakeHatBell,ShakeHatBell4Ride ››URBANPOP128SHOPPING^ Bouncy/swing pop style reminiscent of current Pop divas. 4 substyles: i - Kick ii - Kick&Clap iii - Kick 8ths iv - Clap The cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song, switching at part markers. ››URBANPOPEV16BROKENWIRES^ Rap/Pop style: Trunk thumpin goodness, with a touch of glitch thrown in! The cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song, switching at part markers. ››URBANPOPEV16CITYSLICK^ Hip-hop groove with a touch of mellow. 4 distinct substyles to explore. ››URBANPOPEV16CLIMBING^ Pop/Rap style with 4 substyles. The cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song, switching at part markers. i - Kick ii - Clap iii - Blip iv - Breakdown ››URBANPOPEV16DRAMA^ Bouncy Urban Pop style with 4 substyles. The cycling variation will play all substyles in a single song, switching at part markers. i - Clap ii - Kick iii - Clap&Percussion iv - Breakdown ››URBANPOPEV16SLOWHARD^ If you have a subwoofer in your trunk, this one might make your trunk door rattle. Get loose to dis! ››URBANPOPEV16UPLIFT^ Bust out your boy-band-dance-moves! 4 substyles. Note: The name of the substyle refers to the distinguishing feature of the substyle - a particular instrument or technique used. i - Clap ii - Tambourine iii - Kick iv - Breakdown. ››URBANPOPEV8GOODGIRL^ Happiness for all 'tweens'! 4 substyles: i - Kick ii - Clap iii - 16ths iv - Kick and Clap. ››URBANPOPEV8REQUIEM^ Urban Pop/HipHop style with Techno flavor. 4 substyles. The Cycling variation will play all of the substyles in a single song, switching substyles at part markers. ››URBANPOPEV8URBAFOLK^ Syncopated groove with a retro feel good vibe. 4 substyles: i - Metal ii - Clap iii - Kick iv - Breakdown ››118POP22223^ 11/8 meter Pop style. This style has 11 even 8th notes per bar. The 8th note phrases are grouped as follows: 2+2+2+2 +3 Count: 1 and, 2, and, 3 and, 4 and , 1,2,3 1 and, 2, and, 3 and, 4 and , 1,2,3 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››118ROCK3332^ 11/8 Even 8ths style. In this 11/8 meter style, there are 11 even 8th notes per bar. These are arranged in groups of 3+3+3+2. You can think of them as 3 groups of triplets followed by 2 beats, therefore the pulse would be 3 beats of -3-over-1 followed by 1 beat of 2-over-1 Count: 1,2,3, 1,2,3, 1,2,3, 1,2, 1,2,3, 1,2,3, 1,2,3, 1,2, To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››138POP3343^ 13/8 meter Pop style. There are 13 even 8th notes per bar. The 3/8 meter is made up of phrases of 6/8 + 7/8. To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››144JAZZ3344^ 14/8 Jazz (3+3+4+4) Count: 123, 123, 1234,1234 Like 2 bars of 3/8 folowed by 2 bars of 4/8 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››1516POP4443^ 15/16 meter Pop There are 15 16th-notes per bar in this style. They are organized in groups of 4+4+4+3. Count as 1234, 1234, 1234, 123 1234, 1234, 1234, 123 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››198-44POP^ This odd-meter Pop/rock style features 2 meters - 19/16 (at 'a') and 16/16 (4/4) at 'b'. 19/16 meter at 'a' grouped as follows: 3+3, 3+2, 3, 3+2 In the 'b' section, the meter changes to 4/4. This is the equivalent of 16/16. To match the overall pulse of 19/16 to 16/16, it is necessary to insert a tempo change (press F5). See the demo song, by pressing the RD Demo button in the RealDrums Settings dialog. In this case we entered a tempo increase of 19% (19 divided by 16 = 1.19 which is 19% faster). To return to the 'a' section 19/16 meter, we need to insert a tempo change of (minus) -19%. If the 'a' section tempo is 50, then the 'b' section tempo would be 59. Ideal Tempo = 50 (at 'a') and 59 (at 'b') ››2416FUSION 24/16 Vishnu - Jazz-Rock (Fusion) style - even 16ths feel There are 24 sixteenth notes in each bar. Although this is similar to 12/8 meter, the phrasing for each bar is in 6 groups of four 16ths - That is, 4,4,4,4,4,4 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››58-78POP^ 58_78 Pop style (12/8) meter - there are 12 eighth-notes per bar. These are grouped as follows; (5+7) 3+2+3+4 Count: 1,2,3, 1,2 1,2,3, 1,2,3,4 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››68BOSSABRUSHESFULL^ 6/8 Bossa - there are 6 even 8th notes per bar in this style. Count 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 This style uses a full drum kit plus percussion group. 6/8 Bossa - there are 6 even 8th notes per bar in this style. Count 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 This style has some variations with only percussion (e.g. Congas), while other variations switch to a full drum kit at the B section (e.g. Cong,Brush). ››68BOSSABRUSHESPERC^ 6/8 Bossa - there are 6 even 8th notes per bar in this style. Count 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 This style has some variations with only percussion (e.g. Congas), while other variations switch to a full drum kit at the B section (e.g. Cong,Brush). ››68JAZZ^ 6/8 meter (swing 8) Jazz style. There are 6 swing-eighth notes per bar in groups of 2+2+2. To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››74JAZZ43^ 7/8 Jazz Funk - Jazz Funk style in 7/8 (swing) meter. There are 7 beats (8th notes) per bar. The 8th notes have a swing feel. The 8th notes are arranged in rhythmical groups of 4+ 3. You would normally count 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››78POP223^ Pop 7/8 meter style. Each bar has 7 even 8th notes in groups of 2, 2 and 3. To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››78ROCK43^ 7/8 Rock style - 7 ev-8th notes per bar (with a back-beat). Count: 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in an RD Demo from the RealDrums dialog, or load a style from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››98JAZZ2223^ Jazz style in 9/8 meter. There are 9 even 8th notes per bar. This 9/8 style has a rhythmic pulse of 4 beats per bar in groups of 2+2+2+3. This can also be thought of as 4 + 5. To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in the style 98_Jazz1 from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››98POP45^ 9/8 meter - there are 9 even 8th notes per bar in this style. The grouping is 4+5 Count: 1,2,3,4 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in the style 98_4_5 from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››98ROCK2223^ 9/8 meter Rock style - there are 9 even 8th notes per bar (underlying 16th- note feel). There is a pulse of 4 beats per bar - grouped in 8th notes as follows: 2, 2, 2, 3 2, 2, 2, 3 To find a suitable Band-in-a-Box style, load in the style 98_Rock from Odd Time category in the StylePicker. ››BluesBBEven8^ Blues style that has a laid back even groove and 'Busy' playing on a basic kit. This style includes a HiHat, a Ride as well as a Busy HiHat and a Busy Ride. The term 'Busy' means the snare and cymbals are played more often then the normal style. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i - HiHat ii - Ride iii - RideDb -Ride which doubles iv - HiHatDb - HiHat which doubles ››BluesMondaySw8^ Slow swing feel that plays in 4/4. For slower tempos only. With variations of a simple Side Stick, Ride, a closed HiHat and a Snare and Ride. A and B substyles are included in this RealDrums set. You can choose just one Substyle or you can choose all four with cycling. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i - Stick ii - Stick and Ride iii - Snare iv - Snare and Ride ››MetalClosedHat,BellRide Fast Metal style drumming which has two substyles. A substyle is a ClosedHat and snare and the B substyle is played on the Bell of the Ride with the snare. Ideal Tempo is 165bpm ››MetalClosedHat,CrashRide Up-tempo style of Metal Drums with two substyles. The A substyle is a Closed HiHat and Snare and the B substyle is a snare being driven with the Crash cymbal. Ideal Tempo is 165bpm ››MetalClosedHat,SloppyHat Up-tempo Metal style of drumming that plays in two substyles. The A substyle is a closed HiHat and snare and the B substyle has an open HiHat and Snare. Ideal Tempo is 165bpm ››MetalEv^ An aggressive drumming which suits a heavy style of guitar rock. These MetalEv RealDrums can be played at a slower tempo for a powerful rock ballad or sped up to push along a fast paced song. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Five substyles: i - HalfOpenHat ii - SloppyHat - the HiHat is not shut and rings out more than the half open iii - BellRide iv - CrashRide v - TomGroove - played on Tom's instead of a Crash or Ride ››MetalHalfTimeCrash,CrashRide The A substyle plays at Half the tempo of the B section. Perfect style if you want the number to go to double time in the chorus or second section. The A substyle is a HalfTime Crash and the B section is a Ride and crash. ››MetalHalfTimeHat Plays at Half tempo on the HiHat only. Try this with RealTracks at a tempo around 165. ››MetalHalfTimeHat,BellRide Plays at Half tempo on the HiHat for the A section and the B section goes back to regular tempo. The A substyle is a Halftime feel played on Snare and HiHat and the B substyle is played at the regular tempo on the Bell of the Ride. ››MetalHalfTimeHat,SloppyHat Plays at Half tempo on the HiHat for the A section and the B section goes back to regular tempo. The A substyle is a Halftime feel played on Snare and HiHat and the B substyle is played at the regular tempo with a Sloppy HiHat. ››MetalSlowBigTomGroove Slow and heavy playing on the Tom's in both the A and B sections. The A substyle is basic with the B substyle playing busy. ››NashCrossovrSw16^ A Groovy pop style of drumming that has Swinging 16th's. Play this RealDrums set along with other RealTracks that have a swinging 16th. This style has multiple variations in the substyle. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Twelve substyles: i - SdStk - SideStick Swung Beat ii - SnClSw - Snare Closed Hat Swung Beat iii - OpHtSw - Open Hat Swung Beat iv - RdCySw - Ride Cymbal Swung Beat v - SnClS1 - Snare Closed Hat Skip Beat 1 vi - SnClS2 - Snare Closed Hat Skip Beat 2 vii - SnClP1 - Snare Closed Hat Push Beat 1 viii - SnClP2 - Snare Closed Hat Push Beat 2 iv - SnCHBo - Snare Closed Hat Boogaloo v - SnOHBo - Snare Open Hat Boogaloo vi - RdCBo - Ride Cymbal Boogaloo vii - SSRdCB - SideStick Ride Cymbal Boogaloo ››RockClassicBritEv^ These up-tempo RealDrums can be used in all types of Rock music. A straight ahead style with a catchy groove, these RealDrums are versatile. There are multiple A and B substyles and they have been combined into nine variation. There are 6 Substyles and they include: i - TtHt - Tight Hat ii - HlfOpHt - Half Open Hat iii - WdOpHt - Wide Open Hat iv - RdBell - Ride Bell v - CrRd - Crash Ride vi - TomGr - ToM Groove ››RockSouthernEv^ A slower grooving rock drum suited to powerful driven guitars. A basic pattern of Bass Snare, Bass Bass Snare, with six variations ready. The four substyles are: i - ClsdHt - Closed HiHat ii - OpHt - Open HiHat iii - RdCy - Ride Cymbal iv - Blrd - Bell Ride Best suited for a tempo of 85 bpm. ››RockBritDrivingEv16^ Rock drums with a hard hitting snare drum for slower tempo rock tunes. The heavy hitting snare drives this RealDrums set. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i - SdStk - Side Stick ii - OpHt - Snare and Open HiHat iii - RdCy - Snare and Ride Cymbal iv - SnCh - Snare w/ Closed Hi Hat ››RockHardModernEv8^ Hard hitting drums with a deep sounding snare drum and a straight even feel. A wide variety of Substyles make this a versatile set of RealDrums. The term 'Quarter' in the variation means that the snare is playing on each quarter note. 1-ClosedHat,OpenHat 2-ClosedHat,QuarterNoteHat 3-OffBeatHat,16thsHat 4-QuarterNoteHat,QuarterRide 5-BellRide,CrashRide 6-16thsHat,QuarterRide 7-OpenHat,CrashRide 8-16thsHat,BellRide 9-16thsHat,CrashRide ››RockModernSyncEv16^ A medium tempo style with some funk thrown in to give it a modern feel. Try matching these RealDrums up with other Ev16 RealTracks. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Six substyles: i - SnClH - Snare Closed Hat ii - SnOpH - Snare Open Hat iii - SnRdC - Snare Ride Cymbal iv - Sn16H - Snare 16ths Hat v - SnCrR - Snare Crash Ride vi - SdStk - SideStick ››RockRootsEv8^ A wide sounding snare gives this set a 'Roots' feel. You can combine these RealDrums with electric or acoustic instruments or you could try both. The beat is a straight Even feel. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i Closed Hat ii Half open Hat iii Bell Ride iv Ride Cymbal ››RockThrashHalfTimeEv16^ Made for slower tempos with a heavy feel, this set is also playing on the 16th's to keep the feel moving. There are multiple combinations of the different variations of substyles. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Five substyles: i - ClH - Closed Hat ii - HoH - Half open Hat iii - BlR - Bell Ride iv - CrR - Crash Ride v - TmG - ToM Groove ››JazzOlder4s^ This straight ahead style trades off and plays fills in the B substyle every 4 bars. The A substyle is just the basic style. The variations include: i - Brushes ii - Sticks iii - Brushes and Sticks ››JazzOlder^ This style is similar to the Jazz Older 4's. The difference is that there is no trading off in the B subsection. One of the variations is called Cycling, which goes through each of the substyles. There are more substyles in this than Jazz Older 4's so there are more variations: i - Brushes ii - Brushes Lively iii - HiHat iv - Ride ››JazzOlderWaltz4s^ An Older feel Jazz style plays in a waltz and also trades 4's in the B substyle. There are only two variations for this set. The first is Brushes and the Second is sticks. Each trade 4's in the B substyle. ››JazzOlderWaltz^ Older feel Jazz Waltz, with Brushes and Sticks substyles. ››JazzWaltzTerryClarke^ A Jazz Waltz played by Terry Clarke. With his unique style of playing you can have Terry Clarke playing on your song. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Four substyles: i - Br - Brushes ii - Rd - Ride iii - RdBsy - Ride Busy iv - BrBsy - Brushes Busy ››NashClassicWaltzSw^ A simple style with a laid back groove and a swinging beat. Played in waltz time, this RealTracks set covers many tempos and is perfect for a waltz ballad or rock tune. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are Five substyles: i - HHSdStk - HiHat and SideStick ii - HHSn - HiHat and Snare iii - RdSn - Ride and Snare iv - BrSdtk - Brushes and Sidestick v - BrSn - Brushes and Snare ››NashTrainEv16^ The Train feel of this set comes from the fact that the snare is played through out, driving this song. This straight, even feel RealDrums set works well with acoustic RealTracks. The A substyle plays a simple version and the B substyle plays with a 16th feel. There are six substyles in this set. i - StckSnr - Stick and Snare ii - StckSnr16 - Stick and Snare 16 iii - BlstxSnr - Blastix and Snare iv - BlstxSnr16 - Blastix and Snare 16 v - BrshSnr - Brushes and Snare iv-BrshSnr16 - Brushes and Snare 16 ››NashvilleBrushesBalladPushEv16 Laid back Brushes with a push on the snare and 16th's being played as well on the snare. Sounds best when added to Ballads. The A section has Brushes and a Sidestick and the B section has Brushes and Snare ››NashvilleBrushesHillbillySwing A classic swing feel played with brushes. A great accompaniment to acoustic RealTracks at a wide tempo range. The A substyle is Brushes and Sidestick and the B section is Brushes and snare. ››NashBrushBalDbKEv16^ This style is laid back, with 16th's played throughout. Best suited for slower tempos, these RealDrums have a basic pattern with a double kick on the 3rd beat of the bar. There are three variations and three substyles: i - SdSbr - Side Stick Brushes ii - BrSn - Brushes Snare iii - SrKck - Snare Kick ››NashvilleBrushesClassicShuffle With a wide variety of tempos, this style plays a basic shuffle with brushes. There are two substyles, Brushes and Side Stick and Brushes and Snare. ››NashvilleBrushesCountryPopEv16 This RealDrums set has a Pop feel with brushes played throughout. The A substyle plays Brushes and SideStick and the B substyle plays Brushes and Snare. ››NashvilleBrushesEasyBluegrass A simple beat played with Brushes, this even feel RealDrum set is best used with other Bluegrass RealTracks. There are a wide variety of tempos in this RealDrums set. The two substyles are Brushes and Sidestick in the A substyle and Brushes and Snare in the B substyle. ››RockModernRnB^ Slow, driving modern R & B Rock drum style. It's mostly 8th-note-based, with slightly swung 16ths. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 8 substyles: i - SrCldHt - Snare & Closed Hat ii - SrCldHt2 - Snare & Closed Hat Kick V2 iii - GhSrCHt - Ghost Snare ClosedHat iv - GhSrRd - Ghost Snare Ride v - SnrRd - Snare & Ride vi - SnrRd2 - Snare & Ride Kick V2 vii - SrRdBl - Snare & Ride Bell viii - SrCrRd - Snare & Crash Ride ››RockModernWaltz^ Hard Rock & Pop Waltz drum style (can also be thought of as 6:8). Covers slow to medium rock waltz styles. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - SdStck - Sidestick & Closed HiHat ii - SrClsdHt - Snare & Closed HiHat iii - OpHt - Snare & Open HiHat iv - RideC - Snare & Ride v - BlRd - Snare & Bell Ride vi - HyRd - Snare & Heavy Crash Ride ››RockNorthern^ Basic medium-slow rock groove with very slight swung 16ths. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - ClHt - Snare Closed Hat ii - HfOpHt - Snare Half OpenHat iii - WdOHt - Snare Wide OpenHat iv - BlRd - Snare Bell Ride v - Rd - Snare Ride vi - CrRd - Snare Crash Ride ››RockTexasBlues^ Driving Texas Blues-Rock, 8ths-based. Covers medium through fast tempos. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - QKLsHt - Quarter Kick Loose Hat ii - QKBlRd - Quarter Kick Bell Ride iii - QKCrRd - Quarter Kick Crash Ride iv - TrnSnr - Train Snare v - QKTrSn - Quarter Kick Train Snare vi - QKRide - Quarter Kick Ride ››SmoothJazzBallad^ Smooth Jazz Even 8ths Ballad style. Covers Slow Ballad through to medium tempos. At higher tempos, the SmoothJazzPoppy style would be a good alternative. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 4 substyles: i - XStHHt - Cross-stick with HiHat ii - XStRide - Cross-stick with Ride iii - SnHiHt - Snare with HiHat iv - SnRide - Snare with Ride ››SmoothJazzCoolSw16^ Smooth Jazz Swing 16ths style, often refered to as 'Hip-Hop' (though very different from authentic urban Hip-Hop). Covers Slower Ballad swing 16th tempos (as low as 50bpm) through to faster tempos (as high as 120). Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 4 substyles: i - XStHHt - Cross-stick with HiHat ii - XStRide - Cross-stick with Ride iii - SnHiHt - Snare with HiHat iv - SnRide - Snare with Ride ››SmoothJazzPoppy^ Smooth Jazz Even 8ths style. Covers medium-slow Ballad through to medium tempos. At lower tempos, the SmoothJazzBallad style would be a good alternative. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 4 substyles: i - XStHHt - Cross-stick with HiHat ii - XStRide - Cross-stick with Ride iii - SnHiHt - Snare with HiHat iv - SnRide - Snare with Ride ››CountryPopEv16^ Country even 16ths based groove with many variations. The Sidestick variations are typically used for intros or 1st verses, with the snare and hat variations being used for verses, and ride for choruses and bridge. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 9 substyles: i - SideStick & Closed Hat HalfBeat ii - SideStick BackBeat & Closed Hat iii - Snare & Closed Hat iv - Snare BackBeat & Closed Hat v - Snare & Ride vi - SideStick & Closed Hat HalfBeat Kick V2 vii - Snare & Closed Hat HalfBeat Kick V2 viii - Snare BackBeat & Closed Hat Kick V2 ix - Snare & Ride Kick V2 ››CountryPopEv16^ Country even 16ths based groove with many variations, covering medium 16ths tempos. The Sidestick variations are typically used for intros or 1st verses, with the snare and hat variations being used for verses, and ride for choruses and bridge. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 9 substyles: i - SideStick & Closed Hat HalfBeat ii - SideStick BackBeat & Closed Hat iii - Snare & Closed Hat iv - Snare BackBeat & Closed Hat v - Snare & Ride vi - SideStick & Closed Hat HalfBeat Kick V2 vii - Snare & Closed Hat HalfBeat Kick V2 viii - Snare BackBeat & Closed Hat Kick V2 ix - Snare & Ride Kick V2 ››NashPopBallad^ Nashville even 8ths based groove, covering slow through medium-slow ballad tempos. The closed hi-hat variations are typically used for intros or 1st verses, with the open or "sloppy" hat variations are used to give verses and added boost of energy, and the ride variations for choruses and bridge. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 9 substyles: i - SSCHat - SideStick Closed Hat ii SStCHHK1 - SideStick Closed Hat Kick V1 iii - SStCHHK2 - SideStick Closed Hat Kick V2 iv - SnClHHK1 - Snare Closed Hat Kick V1 v - SnClHHK2 - Snare Closed Hat Kick V2 vi - SCLHK3 - Snare Closed Hat Kick V3 vii - SnLHHK - Snare Loose Hat Kick ››RockHardLA^ Hard Rock even 8ths based groove, with a slick, LA tone. Covers slower Hard Rock Ballads through to faster grooves. The Sidestick variations are typically used for intros or 1st verses, with the snare and hat variations being used for verses, and ride for choruses and bridge. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 5 substyles: i - ClsdHt - Closed Hi-Hat with Snare ii HlfOpHt - Half-Open Hi-Hat with Snare iii - SlpyHat - "Sloppy" Hi-Hat with Snare iv - BllRide - Bell of the Ride with Snare v - CrshRde - Crash Cymbal as Ride with Snare ››BodhranCelticHornpipe^ A traditional Celtic style using a tradional Celtic Bodhran hand drum. Uses a combination of brushes and a wood stick, with the wood stick sounding sharper. Not all variations have an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 8 substyles: i - Woods ii - Brushes iii -Br,WdSim iv - Br,WdBsy v - BrshSimp vi - BrshBusy vii - WoodSimp iiv - WoodBusy ››BodhranCelticSlipJig^ A Bodhran is a traditional hand drum that is popular in Celtic music. The slipjig is a waltz with unique accents. Not all variations have an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 8 substyles: i - Woods ii - Brushes iii -Br,WdSim iv - Br,WdBsy v - BrshSimp vi - BrshBusy vii - WoodSimp iiv - WoodBusy ››GypsyJazzLatinEv A grooving up tempo Latin feel that uses just a shaker and a side stick. Includes a range of tempo from 70 to 220 ››GypsyJazzWaltzSw Waltz drums played with brushes. Swirling brush are played on the snare for both Substyles. The B substyle has a busier snare strike. ››JazzFunkGroovin^ A great style for any funk song or a pop song that you want to add more of a groove. Has a large range of tempo and four substyle variations. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - HHSdStk,HHSnr ii - HHSnr,RdSnr iii - RdSdStk,HHSnr iv - HHSdStk,RdSnr v - HHSdStk,RdSStk vi - RdSdStk,RdSnr ››JazzFunkPop^ A similar variation of JazzFunkGroovin but with a simpler snare. Still has a large tempo range and 4 substyles. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - HHSdStk,HHSnr ii - HHSnr,RdSnr iii - RdSdStk,HHSnr iv - HHSdStk,RdSnr v - HHSdStk,RdSdStk vi - RdSdStk,RdSnr ››PopAmericanEv^ A hard hitting snare and laid back side stick make for some powerful combinations for this pop style. Some of the variations have the backbeat on the 4, others with a half back beat, and others just a regular back beat. The other variation is a side stick or a snare. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 7 substyles: i - SdStkHB,SNHB ii - SdStkBB4,SnrBB4 iii - SdStkBB,SnrBB iv - SdStkBB4,SnrHB v - SdStkBB,SnrBB4 vi - SdStkBB4,SnrBB vii - SdStkBB,SnrBB4 ››PopRockWaltzMarch A rolling snare drives this waltz style with a powerful edge. It uses only one substyle but can play under most power pop waltz. You can also use this style in a 6/8 time signature. ››PraiseWorshipPowerPush^ A hard hitting style with a great combination of substyles. This style is not just for Praise and Worship, you can use it in a hard rock song if you'd like as well. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: The A and B substyles include: Quarter Note Kick = Qck Snare 2 and 4 = S24 Power Push Beat Hat = PHt Power Push Beat Ride = PRd i - Qck,PHt ii - Qck,S24 iii - Qck,PRd iv - S24,PHt v - S24,PHt vi - PHt,PRd ››PraiseWorshipSlow16ths^ A slower style that has simple combinations that make this a versatile style. Try it with a country RealTrack or a Rock RealTrack. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: The A and B substyles include: Hat No Backbeat = Hat Hat Snare on 4 = HS4 Hat Snare on 2 and 4 = H24 Snare Ride Cymbal = SRC i - H24,SRC ii - Hat,HS4 iii - Hat,H24 iv - Hat,SRC v - HS4,H24 vi - HS4,SRC ››RockNorthernBallad A strong slow tempo rock style that plays a basic combination of Hi Hat on the A substyle and a Ride on the B substyle. ››RockTexas^ A hard hitting drummer with multiple variations to give you a driving Texas feel. Covers medium through fast tempos. Some variations have a 4 on the floor kick drum. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - HiHat,OpenHat ii - HiHat,HiHatSyncKick iii - HiHat,Loose4Hat iv - HiHat,LooseHat4x4 v - HHt4x4,LooseHat4x4 vi - HHtsyncKk,LooseHt4x4 vii - HHtsyncKick,OpenHat ››Soul70sEv16^ An even 16th hi-hat and ride variations give this style a bouncy feel. This drums kit has a classic sound to it which adds to the feel of this style. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - ClsdHHtSn,BusyBss ii - ClsdHHtSn,BncyBss iii - CldHHtSn,RBncyBss iv - BusyBass,BncyBass v - BusyBss,RdBncyBss vi - BncyBss,RdBncyBss ››Soul70sPercEv16^ Similar to the Soul70sEv16 but with percussion added to the drum mix. This gives the style a more relaxed feel. Each variation includes an A and B substyle. The name of the variation indicates the distinguishing instrument or playing technique used for each substyle. There are 6 substyles: i - CldHHSn,BsyBs ii - CldHHSn,BnBss iii - CldHHSn,RBnBs iv - BusyBss,BnBss v - BsyBss,RdBnBs vi - BnBss,RdBnBss ››SOUL60SEV^ Classic groove with a pop to the sound. The solid and simple playing makes this drum groove fir in with multiple types of music. There are 6 variations each with an A and B substyle. There are 4 substyles that make up these variations. i - Snare with a HiHat ii - Snare and Ride iii - Snare with a bouncy Bass drum and HiHat iv - Snare with a Bouncy Bass Drums and the Ride ››SOUL60STAMBOEV^ The same as Soul60sEv but there is a tambourine thrown into the mix. Still the classic sound but with a little more of a dance feel. There are 6 variations each with an A and B substyle. There are 4 substyles that make up these variations. i - Snare with a HiHat ii - Snare and Ride iii - Snare with a bouncy Bass drum and HiHat iv - Snare with a Bouncy Bass Drums and the Ride ››SynthDrumsDisco^ Snappy electronic drums with additional percussion added. A mix of classic and modern dance grooves, this RealDrum set can be incoporated into many different compositions. There are 5 variations each with an A and B substyle. There are 4 Substyles to choose from. i - Kick Drum and Snare ii - 4 Kick Drums per Bar with Snare iii - Kick Drum, Snare and Shaker iv - 4 Kick Drums per Bar with Snare and Shaker ››NewOrleansBoogie^ A fast paced swinging drum groove with a bouncy snare played through most substyles. Useful for a classic boogie pattern. The groove was recorded at 165bpm, which works well over a tempo range of 150-210. There are 6 variations, with each variation being an A-B combination taken from these 5 grooves: i - Snare and HiHat ii - Funk Snare iii - Driving Snare iv - Snare and Ride v - Snare Tom Ride ››NewOrleansSwinginPop^ An eclectic style with accents that occur at different times, depending on the substyle. Played on a classic sounding acoustic set, this style can be incorporated into pop songs as well as up-tempo rock and blues. There are 8 variations with an A and B substyle. There are 5 substyles to choose from. i - Funky Snare ii - Funky Snare and HiHat iii - Funky Snare and Ride iv - Funky Snare with Tom's and Ride v - Simple Ride ››SYNTHDRUMSBUBBLEGUM^ Bouncy Electronic Synth with classic Dance sounds. Fast tempo which can be slowed down and sped up to cover a wide range. 6 Variations made up of 4 substyles. i - Pumping Bass, Snare ii - Bouncing Bass, Snare iii - OffBeat Bass, Snare iv - 4xBass HiHat ››JiveSw^ An uptempo swinging drum pattern with a heavy attack. Plays a combination of ride and cymbals as well as a click on the side snare for one variation. There ar 21 variations which include an A and B substyle. The are 7 different substyles which make up these variations. i - Swing Ride Cymbal ii - Shuffle Ride Cymbal iii - Splashy Hat iv - Closed Hat v - Clicky Snare vi - Shout vii - Swing Shuffle ››RocknRoll^ Hard hitting uptempo style with a simple groove. There ar 3 variations which include an A and B substyle. The are 3 different substyles which make up these variations. i - Swinging Ride ii - Swinging Hat iii - Two Beat Cymbal ››RnBClassicUptempo^ Straight feel at a fast tempo, this classic sounding RealDrum style is great for older RnB numbers as well as straight rock. Using Toms on some variations as well as switching between the ride and hihat, this style has 6 variations made from 4 different substyles. i - Ride Sidestick Toms (Alternates between the sidestick and the Tom on the off beat) ii - Hi Hat Snare (Hi Hat plays an eighth note pattern) iii - Ride Snare (Ride is played in the B section to increase the tension) iv - Ride Snare Toms (Alternates between the snare and the Tom on the off beat) ››BoomChickaEv16^ Playing a train style rhythm pattern with a combination of snare and kicks with a little hihat added on two of the last variations. All rhythm patterns are played in an even 16 style. There are 10 Substyles comprised of an A and B section. 5 variations make up these Substyle. i - Brush Train ii - Rods Train iii - Hop Sticks iv - Kick Hop Sticks v - Simple Kick & Snare ››RockabillySlowSwing^ Slow swinging style with a combination of brushes and sticks. There ar 3 variations which include an A and B substyle. The are 3 different substyles which make up these variations. i - Brushes no Kick ii - Brushes & Kick iii - Sticks & Hat iv - Sticks & Ride ››NewOrleansMardiGras16ths^ An upbeat style played in Ev16th feel; each substyle has a slightly different feel which can be combined with the RealTracks NewOrleansMardiGras. There are 4 substyles making up 6 variations. i - Snare Groove ii - 4 and Snare Hat iii - 4 and Snare Ride iv - Simple Snare Hat ››NewOrleansMardiGras8ths^ An upbeat style played in Ev8 feel; each substyle has a slightly different feel which can be combined with the RealTracks NewOrleansMardiGras. There are 4 substyles making up 6 variations. i - Snare Groove ii - 4 and Snare Hat iii - 4 and Snare Ride iv - Simple Snare Hat ››NewOrleansShuffle^ Bouncy shuffle style with lots of possibilities. Played with a slightly aggressive attack, the combination of grooves, with a quiet A substyle and a more intense B substyle, can be utilized in a wide variety of musical styles. There are 10 variations with the are comprised of the following 6 substyles which make up the A and B substyles. i - Snare ii - Kick Shuffle iii - Kick Shuffle Sync Snare iv - Ride Shuffle v - Flat Tire Ride Shuffle vi - Flat Tire Hat Shuffle ››PopRockBasic^ An extremely basic RealDrums set played with an even feel in a combination of 8th note and 16th note patterns. There is little variation in each substyle so these styles should be used when a simple drum groove is needed. This style has 15 variations made from 6 different substyles. i - KickQuarter w/ HiHat ii - Kick w/ 16th HiHat iii - Kick, 16th HiHat w/ Snare iv - Kick, 16th StopHat w/ Snare v - WholeKick, HalfHat vi - HalfKick, HalfHat ››CountryPopBallad^ A straight even 8 groove with a pop feel played as a ballad. Accents are on the off beat to give this RealDrums style a 'Pop' feel. There are 6 variations made up from 4 substyles. i - Kick HiHat ii - Snare HiHat iii - Snare Ride iv - FunkyBeat HiHat ››PraiseBreak^ An uptempo 'Praise' style played with percission and an even feel. The 5 substyles are a combination of a main groove with different percussion added. There are 9 total variations of this style. i - Kick, Snare ii - Kick Snare Tambourine 2 and 4 iii - Kick Snare Tambourine 2 and 4 Conga iv - Kick Snare Tambourine 8ths v - Kick Snare Tambourine 8ths & Congas The tempo range for this style is 115-165 ››PraiseBreakHat^ An uptempo 'Praise' style combining snare and kick with with an open HiHat played throughout in an even feel. There are 15 variations that are made up of 6 different substyles. i - Kick & HiHat ii - Kick & HiHat Claps iii - Kick & HiHat Claps Congas iv - Splash v - Splash & HiHat Claps vi - Splash & HiHat Claps Congas The tempo range for this style is 115-165 ››PraiseBreakHeavy^ An uptempo 'Praise' style with a ride cymbal played on the offbeat throughout. A very percise style with all hits on beat. There are 9 variations in this style that are made up of 5 substyles. i - Ride, Snare ii - Ride Snare Tambourine 2 and 4 iii - Ride Snare Tambourine 2 and 4 Conga iv - Ride Snare Tambourine 8ths v - Ride Snare Tambourine 8ths & Congas The tempo range for this style is 115-165 ››FunkHalfNotePulse An even feel drum playing with a solid attack at a medium tempo. There's nothing elaborate added to the solid foundation, just a steady groove played with precision. A funk style that can be used to add a twist to a pop or country compostion. There are 2 substyles in this set, an 'A' that is a simple kick and snare and a 'B' with more kick added. ››FunkHalfNoteSync A syncopated even feel drum playing with a solid attack at a medium tempo. The solid and steady groove are played with the utmost precision. Like a classic funk rhythm section, it all starts with the steady beat of the drums. The 'A' Substyle is a combination of Snare, kick and hihat. The 'B' Substyle uses a busier kick drum and has some elaboration added to the snare. ››TeenBeatUptempoEv16 A basic drum groove with an even feel at a medium tempo with an A and B section. The kick plays on the beat and the snare plays on beats 2 and 4. The 'A' substyle has a bouncy groove while the 'B' substyle has a straight groove.